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    Fresh Reinstall guidance needed

    Discussion in 'HP' started by rconenr, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. rconenr

    rconenr Newbie

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    I'm getting a HP Pavilion dv6500t in a few days, I plan on doing a format/fresh Reinstall to get rid of all the bloatware. I'm also thinking of splitting the partition into 2, one for the OS and the other for Apps & data.

    What would be the best steps to take? I'm going to run the recovery disk before hand. Does HP give you a backup disk with the drivers? Is it better to use the HP driver site? I want to make sure I have what I need before hand.

    Thanks...
    Rich

    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
    - Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
    - 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
    - $50 off upgrade from 1GB (2 Dimm) to 2GB (2 Dimm)!
    - 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    - HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader +Webcam
    - Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    - 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    - LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
    - No TV Tuner w/remote control
    - High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    - System Recovery DVD w/Windows Vista Home Premium
    - Microsoft(R) Office Basic 2007
     
    rconenr, Jun 22, 2007
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    dorianpirau Notebook Enthusiast

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    how much did you pay for all that?...and also i am looking to do the same thing, so this question would apply for me too :)
     
    dorianpirau, Jun 22, 2007
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  3. rconenr

    rconenr Newbie

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    It was $1560.99. Then add on State tax, and shipping if any.

    The price above was including a $100 instant discount.
     
    rconenr, Jun 22, 2007
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  4. Duy028

    Duy028 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    First burn the recovery disk with the software HP Supplies already on the computer. Then burn a copy of the SWSETUP Folder in the C drive. After that you can wipe your hard drive with a fresh copy of vista or xp. Or there's a guide on the forums somewhere to install a clean copy of vista without buying a new version.
     
    Duy028, Jun 23, 2007
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  5. Wre

    Wre Notebook Enthusiast

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    Seconding this advice. Also, it might be a good idea to spend some time collecting updated drivers for your notebooks components prior to the format, and burn them to a DVD or save them on an external disk, so you have them at the ready.

    You can use Gparted to partition your disk. It comes on a convenient live CD.
     
    Wre, Jun 23, 2007
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    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would avoid making separate partitions. There's really no reason for it, and it can cause headaches later, like if you didn't give enough space to one of them, etc... Just keep all your data in the places it's supposed to be, like in my documents, etc... Don't start making folders like c:\data. You'll be able to back up everything if you need to by using that method.
     
    orev, Jun 23, 2007
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